About the course

Environmental and Community Planning provides you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to help shape your community, region, the state and the world. You?ll also gain a deeper understanding of the natural environment, the built environment and human engagement with the environment. Upon graduation, you?ll have expertise in both the analysis and the synthesis of the physical, social, political and economic issues that shape development. The curriculum emphasizes project-based and place-based learning in an interdisciplinary environment. Participation with communities and individuals in envisioning their future is a key component of the planning process. This approach allows you to see how different environments and situations exist, operate and interact in real-life settings. You'll learn to make informed decisions related to alternative futures in community and environmental development and management. Graduates will primarily seek to work as planners (general planners or entry level planners) for local governments and regional entities. Some graduates will find work for development agencies, environmental firms or other organizations focused on issues related to land use, development, and protection/preservation issues. Regardless of where they work, the recent graduate will be tasked with reviewing proposed projects and developments, examining how they will impact the community where they are proposed and determining whether or not they fit within the vision of the place. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Morgantown
Summer (May), 2024	Morgantown
Fall (August), 2024	Morgantown
Spring (January), 2025	Morgantown
Summer (May), 2025	Morgantown
Fall (August), 2025	Morgantown
Spring (January), 2026	Morgantown
Summer (May), 2026	Morgantown

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for West Virginia University

Copies of all official academic records/transcripts in original language of issue (transcripts from U.S. institutions must be sent to WVU directly from the institutions).

　　Copies of all academic certificates or diplomas in original language of issue.

　　Must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale for general admission.

　　TOEFL Internet-Based = 61, TOEFL Paper-Based = 500, IELTS = 6.0

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at West Virginia University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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